Need of Farmer Advisory Services in Punjab, Pakistan
Various factors are responsible for the efficiency of extension system but farmers' demands and their needs for advisory services are decisive factors in determining the effectiveness of extension services. Demand-driven and need-based advisory services ensure the efficiency of extension system. Agriculture Extension (Need of Farmer Advisory Services in Punjab, Pakistan) - Cover Why we need Extension Services? The agriculture, being the second largest sector, plays a significant role in Pakistan's economy. It accounts for 21 percent of GDP, and ranks first in contributing 45 percent to its total labor force . About 62 percent of country�s population is directly or indirectly linked with agriculture for their livelihood. The agriculture sector supplies raw materials to agro-processing industry. It contributes substantially to Pakistan�s exports , and A large market for agricultural inputs such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, pesticides, etc. Desir...